What if I told you the secret to successful weight loss was to eat more chocolate? No, this isn’t one of those too-good-to-be-true scenarios.
The main ingredient in chocolate is cacao powder. It’s rich in theobromine—a little-known compound that allows you to lose weight without feeling tired, grumpy, and hungry all the time.
Research out of the Netherlands found it combats mental fogginess, a common complaint of dieters.… Read More
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in men and women worldwide.1
Smoking and inhaling secondhand smoke are a couple of the main risk factors. But you already know about those. And they’re not the only ones…
Of course, family history can put you in danger (although not as much as some people think). Exposure to asbestos from building materials or radon—a naturally occurring radioactive gas—puts you at risk as well.… Read More
If you’ve been following Health Watch, you know we’re fans of saturated fat. And you should be too.
Despite its bad rap, it’s one of the healthiest foods you can eat. It won’t put your heart in danger. In fact, eating saturated fat may actually lower your risk for a heart event by up to 30%. But recent research shows there’s another surprising benefit to eating them.… Read More
Get more calcium to strengthen your bones. Health “experts” have pounded this message into women’s brains for decades.
Doctors say to get plenty of dairy—and other high-calcium foods—or take calcium supplements. And they tell women who ignore this advice they risk osteoporosis and bone fractures.
Now we find out all of this is, well…bunk.
… Read MoreAll carbs are NOT created equal. You want the complex kind found in fruits and vegetables. They digest slowly and keep you feeling full longer. Simple carbs, on the other hand, digest quickly—sending your blood sugar levels soaring. And your body stores the sugar blast as fat. What’s more, you’ll be hungry a short time later.
Here are five foods where hidden simple carbs lurk:
1.… Read More
Do you love rocking out to loud music? Do you ride the subway? Go to big sporting events? Operate a leaf blower or chainsaw? Or perhaps dine in noisy restaurants?
These activities all share a common—but unexpected—danger…
Researchers at the University of Kentucky found that people regularly exposed to loud noise have twice the risk for heart disease.1
For younger people, the risks are even higher.… Read More